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Leave fiction behind and get the facts on how modern forensic science is used to solve crimes involving assault, robbery, kidnapping, murder and fraud. Criminal justice professionals, forensic pathologists and scientists take you behind the scenes for a comprehensive look at how old-fashioned detective work combines with cutting-edge technology to solve crimes and mysteries.

Highlights

• In lectures and interactive presentations led by the experts, learn the basics of how blood pattern, fingerprinting and dental forensics factor into law enforcement investigations.
• Meet with real criminal justice professionals who share stories about the work they do each day investigating crime scenes.
• Forget what you’ve seen on TV — learn to distinguish the realities of crime-scene investigation from the dramatizations in popular culture.

Activity Notes

Minimal walking involved each day.Coordinated by University of Nevada Las Vegas.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!